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Patra Bhajia(Arabi leaves) Chepankizhangu elai in tamil
Ingredients
- Patra Leaves…............ 9
- Tamarind Water….......1/2 cup
- Besan(
- Gram flour)…….........1 cup
- Chilli Powder……......1 tsp
- Dhania Powder….......1/2 tsp
- Jeera Powder……......1/4 tsp
- Turmeric Powder…....1/4 tsp
- Asafoetida……......... a pinch
- Cumin Seeds…...........1/2 tsp
- Sesame Seeds…...... 1tsp
- Salt to taste
Method
- Wash, clean and wipe the leaves nicely.
- Mix all the ingredients and make a thick paste.
- Place a leaf back side up and spread thinly all over the leaf.
- Place another leaf over it and again take a little paste and apply on this leaf.
- Repeat this with 3/4 layers.Fold the leaves with tip apply some batter here and fold the sides,seal the sides with the batter.
- Steam this roll in a cooker for about 30 minutes till it is cooked.
- Remove, cool them and cut into 2” round slices. (can keep these rolls in the freezer)
- Heat oil and( shallow) fry them till it becomes crisp.
- Serve them with chutney.It is very tasty.
- Frozen patra are available in desi stores. Cut the patras into small pieces
- Heat a pan with oil add mustard and jeera.
- When it splutters add the patra pieces. Sprinkle some white sesame seeds, coriander leaves.Serve hot with chapathi/puris.
